My Pursuit Of Social Justice: My Philosophy Of Education

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I have a passion for social services, program development, children’s safety and welfare, family rehabilitation and reunification, and community development through education and action. I have a heart for working with and learning from youth. I have recently developed a desire to help transition the homeless to better-living circumstances. My education and career experiences have solidified that social justice is an international cause, but change starts locally. I believe in helping your neighbor and want my life to be a ministry to be a helper to others. I believe that knowledge is empowering and I intend to live my life constantly

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